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thats what made sense to me .......... but better to ask ! thanks again

One more question ......... So did anyone FOLD the 2 application for renewal papers in half ? Seems like a more workable size to send...... but ??? never sure how the govt will see things

my third renewal since being in Thailand ! one would hope that these things would get easier . electronic age and all ????

Thanks Jim and Pib .............. ok, i think i got it ! i imagine my Bkk Bank debit card will allow deduction in US dollars . ( i can do that with iHerb) btw: one has to copy and send the payment confirmation with the application as well .....................

So........ MUST be payed online then, right ? or ?? Do you have the link for the secure payment site?

here is bank draft info ( in thai) : https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/print-bankdraft_request-form_envelopes.pdf

Thanks.... but the only info I can find (none about the bank draft for passport) is this : Step 6: Pay On-line Payment only available in USD Pay the $130 passport application fee via the U.S. government’s secure payment site. When click Continue to the Form; please select Thailand at Country field. After successfully paying the fee, you must print out the electronic payment confirmation you receive via email and include it in the package you send to the U.S. Embassy Bangkok. Maybe its me..... just can't find the info you mention ( though i think it is correct). Any direction to where the info is would be appreciated. edit : i did find the info and bank instructions. but every time i try to find it again i can't seem to. i have downloaded the instructions already..... but still drives me nuts how difficult it is to find

Could you (or someone) tell me the payment options for the 130 dollars ? I have a bkk bank credit card but prefer to send a bank draft from bkk bank with my request for renewal . is this possible ? and does it need to be sent BEFORE I send the renewal package ? thanks

what you just wrote is what works 95% of the time............... but not the way a Farang will do it (95%) of the time. There is a good reason why only 5 % of foreigners living in Thailand say that they usually have no problems in these situations in the beginning , and longer 55 , things did not always go smoothly. The learning process led to the advice above working the best .

My opinion just from reading OP's responses turn up a number of "red flags" ( more than the average AN member 55) . The OP , and others that ask for advice or "opinions" are very quick to get upset at answers they do not like. Another red flag . Each individual has their own certain attitudes and traits. Good and not so good . And the Thais as well as other people will react accordingly . Sometimes people are even upset with me...because i know too much ! ????